After making dozens of media appearances world wide, the doctors shared Schoep's story on national TV, spreading the word about all the donations, and love that has poured in since that picture was taken.

"Enormous amount of well being has been brought back to us through this picture."

Schoep has been given another lease on life after the picture went viral.

Enough money has been donated to provide the 19-year-old dog laser treatments to help with his arthritis.